Earlier Houses: Biddlestone began life as a tower house.
House & Family History: Biddlestone is said to have been the inspiration for Sir Walter Scott's Osbaldeston House in "Rob Roy." The House was used as a convalescent home during World War II.
Comments: House is said to be Sir Walter Scott's inspiration for Osbaldeston House in Rob Roy. House is thought to have been owned by the Roman Catholic Selby family for 700 years.
Chapel & Church: The chapel is extant.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 1995
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300072074
Book Type: Softback
Title: Lost Houses of Newcastle and Northumberland
Author: Faulkner, Thomas; Lowery, Phoebe
Year Published: 1996
Publisher: Yorkshire: Jill Raines
ISBN: 0951649426
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Demolished
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Walter Selby, 19th century; Selby family here from 1796 until circa 1914.
Current Ownership Type: Demolished
Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No